US EditionDodgers waive longtime mainstay Austin Barnes
- On May 15, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers removed veteran catcher Austin Barnes from their roster and promoted promising catching prospect Dalton Rushing to take his place.
- This move followed Barnes's fading defensive skills and declining offensive stats, while Rushing showed strong performance in the minors, hitting.308 with power and plate discipline.
- Barnes played 11 years for the Dodgers, appearing in 612 games with 35 home runs and earning two World Series titles, while Rushing was honored as the Dodgers' 2024 minor league player of the year.
- Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said the decision aligns with their approach to win in a tight division race, noting "Rush has been on our radar for a long time" and the need to do "anything and everything we can to win."
- Barnes accepted the news professionally, and manager Dave Roberts praised his impact, while Rushing embraced his new role as a valuable team contributor and backup catcher.
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